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Virginia Woolf's "Modern Fiction" - Session 2

Offered By: NPTEL-NOC IITM via YouTube

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Explore Virginia Woolf's influential essay "Modern Fiction" in this second session of a comprehensive lecture series. Delve into Woolf's critique of traditional literary conventions and her vision for a new approach to fiction writing. Examine her arguments against the constraints of realism and her call for a more fluid, impressionistic style that better captures the complexities of human consciousness. Analyze Woolf's perspectives on the role of the modern novelist and the importance of depicting the inner workings of the mind. Gain insights into the literary movements of the early 20th century and understand how Woolf's ideas shaped the development of modernist literature.

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Virginia Woolf's "Modern Fiction" (Session 2)


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NPTEL-NOC IITM

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